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Ministry of Railways
Two Oxygen Expresses deliver 174 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen in Maharashtra
Mumbai, 5 May 2021
Central Railway ran the first Oxygen Express from Kalamboli, Maharshtra to Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh and back to Nasik. As soon as the request came, Ministry of Railways took the movement of Oxygen Express as a challenge. Ramps were constructed at various places for the movement of liquid medical oxygen tankers.
The Central Railway team in Mumbai prepared ramp for the Oxygen Express in only 24 hrs at Kalamboli.
For the movement of Ro-Ro service, Central Railways had to map the entire route considering the various constraints like Ghat sections, Road Over Bridges, Tunnels, Curves, Platform canopies, Over Head Equipment etc. at certain locations. As height is an important aspect in this movement, Railways mapped the route via Vasai. The model of road tanker T1618 with a height of 3320 mm had to be placed on flat wagons. The longer route via Vasai was charted as Over Dimensional Cargo  is not permitted to travel in Ghat sections over Mumbai division.
Maharashtra has received two Oxygen Express so far carrying 174 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen. The details are given below:
1st Oxy. Express: 126 MT
Tankers - 7
From - Visakhapatnam
To - Nagpur , Nashik 

2nd Oxy. Express: 48 MT
Tankers - 3
From - Hapa
To -KalamboliDJM/CP/DR
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Catch the latest copy of IFFILOID - Your Share of Cinematic Celebration
Panaji, November 28, 2021
The 52nd edition of IFFI is about to come to a fitting close today. Even as we eagerly await the declaration of the awards, let us recall the latest updates from the past day.
Here, check out the ninth issue of IFFILOID – your never-ending reel, brought specially for you, by PIB.
Read here.
In case you missed it, here are the previous issues:
- Issue 1
- Issue 2
- Issue 3
- Issue 4
- Issue 5
- Issue 6
- Issue 7
- Issue 8
Why IFFILOID
Every edition of IFFI presents us with a skillfully curated collection of the best of Indian and world cinema. To better bring out the breadth and depth of this beauty, to better showcase the stories of the films and the people who create them, PIB has launched a daily IFFI newsletter IFFILOID, your never-ending reel of cinematic inspiration. The newsletter is being issued during the period of the 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India, i.e.,, during November 20 – 28, 2021.
The newsletter complements the Government of India’s other official communications on the festival.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to visit Jammu and Kashmir on May 19, 2018
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will be on a day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir on May 19, 2018.
The Prime Minister will attend the Closing Ceremony of the Birth Centenary Celebration of the 19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche in Leh. At the same event, he will unveil a plaque to mark the commencement of work on the Zojila Tunnel.
The 14 km long Zojila tunnel will be India’s longest road tunnel and Asia’s longest bi-directional tunnel. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, had approved the construction, operation and maintenance of this tunnel between Baltal and Minamarg, on the Srinagar-Leh section of NH-1A, at a total cost of Rs 6800 crore earlier this year. The construction of this tunnel will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar, Kargil and Leh. It will cut down the time taken to cross the Zojila pass from the present three and a half hours, to just fifteen minutes. It will lead to all-round economic and socio-cultural integration of these regions. It also has immense strategic importance.
The Prime Minister will dedicate the 330 MW Kishanganga Hydropower Station to the Nation, at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre  in Srinagar. He will also lay the Foundation Stone of the Srinagar Ring Road.
At the General Zorawar Singh Auditorium in Jammu, the Prime Minister will lay the Foundation Stone of the Pakul Dul Power Project, and the Jammu Ring Road. He will also inaugurate the Tarakote Marg and Material Ropeway of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. The Tarakote Marg will facilitate pilgrims visiting the shrine.
The Ring Roads in Srinagar and Jammu are aimed at reducing traffic congestion at these cities and making road travel safer, faster, more convenient and more environment friendly.
The Prime Minister will also attend the Convocation of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Jammu.
Ministry of Finance
Secretary, Department of Financial Services  and the Chief Secretary, Tamil Nadu, jointly hold review meeting to assess the progress under PM SVANidhi Scheme along with other senior Government Officials and Bank Officials of Tamil Nadu in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Dr. Vivek Joshi, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, co-chaired a review meeting today with Thiru Shiv Das Meena, Chief Secretary, Tamil Nadu in Chennai to assess and review the performance of PM SVANidhi scheme with special emphasis on reducing the number of applications returned by banks, as well as on SHG-Bank Linkage and Micro Enterprise Development.
The meeting was attended by Additional Secretary, DFS, MD&CEOs of Indian Bank and Indian Overseas Bank, Additional Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary, Joint Commissioners/ Directors of Municipal Administration/Other Urban Local Bodies from the Tamil Nadu Government, and local bank heads from SLBC, Tamil Nadu.
Secretary  mainly focused on high number of applications returned by banks and urged ULBs and banks to sit together and review the returned applications to rectify the deficiencies in the applications for further sanction and disbursement. He exhorted bankers not to return the applications on low CIBIL score alone, as already clarified by DFS.
Thiru Meena instructed all ULBs to mobilize fresh applications to achieve the target set under the PM SVANidhi scheme, in close coordination with banks.
Dr. Joshi instructed Banks to sanction the loans with a clear heart to benefit the small borrowers and noted that these loans are already secured under the credit guarantee scheme of the Government of India.
The importance of quick and positive processing of loans under SVANidhi needs to be disseminated at the branch level also. Senior Officials from banks need to undertake field visits to facilitate effective implementation of the scheme.
Update on PM SVANidhi scheme:
PM SVANidhi scheme envisages empowerment of street vendors through hassle-free access to affordable credit and digital onboarding for their economic development.
The Scheme continues to make significant strides in providing credit support to street vendors. The scheme performance is regularly monitored jointly by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs  & DFS for ensuring its effective implementation across the country. As of 31st July 2023, 54.40 lakh applications have been sanctioned while 51.46 lakh applications have been disbursed amounting to Rs. 6,623crores.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Women Representation on Benches
Appointment of Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts is made under Articles 124, 217 and 224 of the Constitution of India, which do not provide reservation for any caste or class of persons. In the present system of appointment of Judges to the constitutional courts through the Collegium system, the onus to provide social diversity and representation to all sections of the society including SC/ST/OBC/Women/Minorities primarily falls on the Judiciary. Government cannot appoint any person as a High Court Judge who is not recommended by the High Court Collegium/Supreme Court Collegium.
However, the Government remains committed to social diversity in the appointment of Judges in the Higher Judiciary and has been requesting the Chief Justices of High Courts that while sending proposals for appointment of Judges, due consideration be given to suitable candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Minorities and Women to ensure social diversity in appointment of Judges in High Courts.
From 01.01.2021 to 30.03.2022, Supreme Court Collegium has recommended 39 women for appointment as High Court Judges, out of which 27 women were appointed and remaining 12 cases are under various stages of processing.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Serbia for cooperation in the field of Information Technology and Electronics
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding  signed between India and Serbia for promoting cooperation in the field of Information Technology and Electronics.
Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Shri Nitin Gadkari Calls for Intensive, District Level Monitoring of Projects for Cleaning and Rejuvenating River Ganga
Lays Special Emphasis on Cleaning of Tributaries, Streams and Drains that Flow into Ganga
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Shipping, Road Transport & Highways has called for intensive, district level monitoring and review of projects for cleaning and rejuvenating River Ganga. Addressing District Ganga Committees of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal through video conferencing yesterday, he said that cleaning of every stream, drain or tributary that flows into Ganga should be given as much priority as cleaning of the main river. The Minister called upon the District Collectors and other functionaries to do a thorough survey to identify all streams, drains or tributaries that flow into Ganga, and initiate steps to treat the water of these bodies.
Underscoring the important role that the District Ganga Committees can play in rejuvenating the river, Shri Gadkari asked the officials to review the functioning of all sewerage infrastructure in their districts, identify problems and take time bound steps to rectify the same. Similarly, they should monitor all afforestation projects and identify polluting industries that need to set up effluent treatment plants.
Shri Gadkari also stressed upon expediting connection of houses to sewage networks so that sewage can reach the treatment plants, and the plants can run properly as per their designed capacity. He asked the District Ganga Committees to coordinate with the concerned authorities and take necessary steps in this regard.
Talking about the need for ensuring Aviralta or free flow of Ganga, Shri Gadkari called upon the District Collectors to facilitate the implementation of the e flow notification issued by the Centre in this regard. He also emphasized that the District Ganga Committees should mobilize public support and cooperation for solid waste management in their respective districts.
The video conference was organized to review the work being done by the District Ganga Committees, listen to any problems they may be facing and discuss ways and means to move forward. Each of the Ganga Districts have District Ganga Committees to carry out the assigned tasks at the district level, to take cognizance of local threats and needs of river Ganga, conceptualise necessary measures to ensure overall quality of water in the river and monitor various projects being implemented. Shri U.P. Singh, Secretary, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, DG, NMCG and other senior officials also attended the meeting.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Nitin Gadkari stresses upon exclusive training programme for engineers in highways sector; report of the committee for transforming I.A.H.E. Presented
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari has stressed upon the need for exclusive training programme for engineers working with contractors and consultants in Highways sector. He said, mid-career training should be mandatory for promotion to next higher levels. Outlining the massive growth in Highways sector in the country, the Minister opined that to maintain the massive road network of India in efficient, environment friendly and safe manner at economical costs, there is strong need for enhancement of knowledge, skill and expertise of the engineers.
The report of the Committee constituted to give recommendations to transform the Indian Academy of Highway Engineers  into a world class premier institute on highway sector was submitted to the Minister in New Delhi today.
IAHE is the premier institute for pooling of experience and sharing of knowledge on entire range of subjects involving management of highways. It was created by Ministry in the eighties for training of highway engineers from Central Government, State Government, Local Bodies. Scope of IAHE is being expanded to include three distinct functions - Training, Applied Research and Development in the Highways and Public Transport Sector, and Road Safety and Regulation.
Ministry of Education
IIT KHARAGPUR ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS FOR AUSTRALIAN DOCTORAL STUDENTS
Kolkata, December 10, 2019.
In a significant boost to its ongoing academic exchange programme with Australian institutions, IIT Kharagpur has instituted competitive high-value scholarships for students from the University of Melbourne, Australia enrolled under the Dual Doctoral Programme jointly conducted by the two institutions. Prof. Sriman Kumar Bhattacharyya, the Director  of IIT Kharagpur made the announcement at the launch of the Melbourne India Partnership Program and Academy Conference at Melbourne earlier today. Each student would receive an annual funding of AUD 30000  - an amount equal to their home scholarships - which would cover their tuition and other fees, living expenses and travel costs for the programme. The scholarship which will be highly competitive will be offered initially to two inbound foreign students from the prestigious Australian university starting from academic year 2020-21.
IIT Kharagpur conducts joint doctoral programs with several world-class Australian universities such as Curtin, Wollongong and James Cook, designed to build academic and research collaborations from the grounds up. Admission into the joint doctoral programs is highly competitive, and successful progress requires rigorous time-bound adherence to milestones that are acceptable to both institutions. The student carries out his/her research under the joint supervision of faculty members from both institutions and needs to spend a minimum of one year at the partner institution. A single thesis is written and submitted to both institutions who then review it to their own exacting standards. If the thesis is accepted by both institutions, the student is awarded the joint doctoral degree.
Since its launch in 2018, nine students from IIT Kharagpur have enrolled in the joint doctoral program with University of Melbourne while one student from the University of Melbourne came to IIT Kharagpur under the DDP.
In addition to Australia, IIT Kharagpur is also setting up joint doctoral programmes with University of Auckland in New Zealand and the University of Alberta in Canada. The Institute is further exploring to expand the scope of such dual degree programmes and funding opportunities to other foreign students especially in ASEAN and SAARC regions.
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Prime Minister's Office
Telephone Conversation between Prime Minister and His Majesty the King of Saudi Arabia
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with His Majesty King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
The two leaders exchanged views on the global challenges in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the leadership provided by Saudi Arabia during its ongoing Presidency of the G20 grouping. The leaders agreed that the initiatives taken at the level of the G20 had helped in promoting a coordinated response to the pandemic. They also discussed the main priorities presently on the agenda of the G20.
The two leaders expressed their satisfaction at the state of bilateral relations between India and Saudi Arabia, and committed to further strengthen cooperation in all areas. Prime Minister expressed his special thanks to His Majesty King Salman for the support provided to Indian expatriates by the Saudi authorities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister conveyed his warm good wishes for the good health and wellbeing of His Majesty King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, other members of the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia and all citizens of the Kingdom.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses happiness on Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in Bilaspur
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness on Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
In response to a tweet by Arun Sao, the Prime Minister said;
"छत्तीसगढ़ के बिलासपुर के इन लोगों की खुशी में पूरा देश शामिल है! प्रधानमंत्री ग्राम सड़क योजना की ऐसी उपलब्धियां काफी उत्साहित करने वाली हैं।"
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Prime Minister's Office
PM visits Hubli in Karnataka
Dedicates 1.5MMT Mangalore SPR and 2.5 MMT Padur SPR, to the nation
Lays Foundation Stone of IIT Dharwad and IIIT Dharwad
Witnesses e-Griha Pravesh of 2350 beneficiaries under PMAY
PM unveils several development Projects
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Hubli, Karnataka today in the final leg of his one day long tour to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. At Gabbur, Hubli he unveiled several development projects.
PM unveiled a plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone of Indian Institute of Technology –Dharwad and Indian Institute of Information Technology –Dharwad.
City Gas Distribution Project at Dharwad was dedicated to the nation on this occasion. Government has strongly emphasized on expansion of City Gas Distribution  network coverage across the country to increase the availability of cleaner fuel to citizens.
To ensure Energy Security, 1.5 MMT Mangalore Strategic Petroleum Reserve  facility and 2.5 MMT Padur SPR facility of ISPRL were also dedicated to the nation.
Prime Minister Modi also dedicated Doubling of 18 km long Chikjajur-Mayakonda Section, to the nation. Chikjajur-Mayakonda Section is a part of 190 km long Hubli – Chikjajur Doubling project and is located on Bengaluru – Hubballi route of South Western Railway. Doubling will increase the line capacity of this important route connecting Bengaluru to Hubballi, Belagavi, Goa, Pune and Mumbai, resulting in faster movement of trains.
In keeping with his commitment of Housing for All, Prime Minister witnessed the e-Griha Pravesh of 2350 houses constructed under PMAY at Dharwad.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
JNPT starts a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Project as part of its Green Port Initiative
: Mumbai, February 9, 2021
In a major push under green port initiatives and with a vision to achieve sustainability goals, a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Project has been inaugurated by Shri Sanjay Sethi, Chairman, JNPT, at JNPT Township on Monday .
In this new project, 10 MT/Day Solid Waste management is designed as per SWM Rules 2016 based on BARC technology. It is based on a Bio Gas plant for 5 MT/Day capacity with power generation from Biogas and production of biogas and generation power setup. As well as Installed hydraulic baling press machine to compress dry waste, Two Ghanta Gadi’s with appropriate partition for the collection of wet and dry waste separately, and SW collection accessories for planned awareness training to stakeholders.
Swachh Bharat Mission  is an ambitious plan of the Government of India which originates from the vision of the Government for ensuring hygiene, waste management, and sanitation across the nation and aims for a Clean India under a collaborative framework of multiple stakeholders. One of the key mission objectives is to develop a modern and scientific solid waste treatment and disposal facility.
Dignitaries present at the inauguration included the Deputy Chairman of JNPT- Shri Unmesh Sharad Wagh and other senior officials.
About JNPT:
JNPT - the biggest container handling Port in India constantly focuses on sustainability to minimize the impact of the port's operations on the environment and surrounding communities. On the environment conservation front, the port has undertaken many green initiatives which include harnessing solar power, sewage treatment plant for recycling of wastewater, e-RTGCs and also projects like the development of an Eco Park, marine conservancy, and comprehensive plantation. The port has also switched to LED lights at the port area to lower energy consumption & decrease carbon footprint. The port not only aims to obtain economic efficiencies but also focuses on ecological and social stability.
Currently JNPT operates five container terminals: The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal , the Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal , the Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd. , Nhava Sheva International Gateway Terminal and the newly commissioned Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals Private Limited . The Port also has a Shallow Water Berth for general cargo and another Liquid Cargo Terminal which is managed by BPCL-IOCL consortium.
For more details, contact: Rudranil Sengupta, Mob - +91 7045464142/+91 97 0206 0204, Email – rudranil@conceptpr.com or Neha Dawda, Mob: +91 96197 57969, Email: neha@conceptpr.com
President's Secretariat
President of India to inaugurate the 13th edition of CII Agro Tech India - 2018 tomorrow
The President of India, Shri Ram NathKovind, will visit Chandigarh tomorrow  to inaugurate the 13th edition of CII Agro Tech India-2018.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Mutual Recognition Agreement between the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India and theCertified Practising Accountant,Australia
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Mutual Recognition Agreement between the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India  and the CPA  Australia.
Details of Agreement;
Under the Mutual Recognition Agreement between the Institute of Chartered Accounts of India  and the CPA  Australia will work together to establish mutual cooperation framework for the advancement of accounting knowledge, professional and intellectual development, advancement of the interests of their respective members and contribute positively to the development of accounting profession in Australia and India.
Impact:
The MRA will:
- foster working relations between the two accounting Institutes
- develop mutually beneficial relationship in the best interest of members, students and their organizations.
- Increase mobility of professionals at either end and would herald a new dimension for small and medium business in both countries
- The two accountancy institutes will have an opportunity to play the leadership role in addressing new challenges facing the profession in globalisedenvironment.
Benefits:
The engagement between the two Institutes is expected to result in greater employment opportunities for Indian Chartered Accountants and also greater remittances back to India.
Implementation strategy and Targets:
The MRA would provide mutual recognition of qualification of members of other body who have achieved membership by completing the Examination, training and practical experience requirements of the two bodies to enable them to join the other body by receiving appropriate credit for their existing accountancy qualification. Both ICAI and CPA Australia shall work out a Mutual Recognition Agreement to recognize the qualification, training of each other and admit the members in good standing by prescribing a bridging mechanism.
Background:
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India  is a statutory body established under the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 for the regulation of the profession of Chartered accountants in India. CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies with membership of more than 160,000 members working in 150 countries and regions around the world and offer services in education, training, technical support and advocacy.